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Sceptre X32 User Manual

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SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual
Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X32 High Definition LCD Television
purchase. Thank you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of
trouble free operation of your TV, please read the manual carefully before
making any adjustments, and keep them in a safe place for future reference. We
hope you enjoy your new SCEPTRE X32 High Definition LCD Television.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
email our tech support group at monitor-ts@sceptre.com.
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or email
our customer service group at cs@sceptre.com.
We recommend you register your SCEPTRE X32 HDTV with the enclosed
registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your investment
beyond the standard warranty, SCEPTRE offers a two year extended warranty
service for your TV. This plan gives additional coverage once your standard
warranty period runs out. Please call our customer service group to purchase
the extended warranty.
Please record beneath the X32's part number and serial number as found on the
label off the back of your LCD TV set. Please also save your invoice and receipt
for future reference.
LCD TV P/N # :
_______X32GV-KOMODO______________
LCD TV S/N # :
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  • Page 1 Please call our customer service group to purchase the extended warranty. Please record beneath the X32’s part number and serial number as found on the label off the back of your LCD TV set. Please also save your invoice and receipt for future reference.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 3 Do not turn on the X32 LCD TV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. Do not place the X32 LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the X32 LCD TV •...
  • Page 4 Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for a long period of • time. This will protect the X32 LCD TV from damage due to power surges. Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Opening or removing the •...

  • Page 5: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the LCD TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.

  • Page 6: Opening The Package

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X32 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 33 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is suggested that it must be handled by a minimum of 2 or more persons.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Tv Stand

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Installation Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The power consumption of the display is approximately 170 watts. Please use the power cord designated for the product. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating.
  • Page 8 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 2. Please connect the stand to the TV and secure the connection with the screw driver and the 8 screws included in the accessory box. 3. You can screw them in from the bottom of the stand. DO NOT over tighten the screws when installing the stand;...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Television Antenna Connection Protection........5 Identifying Front and Rear Panel ............11 Front View................... 11 Side Connection View ..............12 Side View Control Buttons ............... 12 Rear View Mounting Pattern ............13 Rear View Connections..............
  • Page 10 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Connecting a PC ..................37 Ready to Watch Some TV?..............38 If You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV… ....38 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls............ 40 Via Remote Control................40 Via TV Side Panel Buttons ..............41 OSD (On Screen Display) Options.............

  • Page 11: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Identifying Front and Rear Panel Front View INDICATOR LIGHT – The light is red when power is plugged in but the TV is not turned on. The light turns blue when the TV is turned on.

  • Page 12: Side Connection View

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Side Connection View COMPOSITE 2 – Connects to devices that use composite video cables such as VCR or camcorder or video game consoles. The S-Video connector is associated with AV2’s video. Please connect the video portion with either the yellow connector or the S-Video connector.

  • Page 13: Rear View Mounting Pattern

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual POWER – Turn on the TV by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn off the TV. SOURCE – This button switches between all the different sources of the TV. The switching sequence is as follows : TV (cable or air), AV1 (CVBS), AV1 (S- Video), AV2 (CVBS), AV2 (S-Video), YPbPr1, YPbPr2, HDMI, and VGA.

  • Page 14: Rear View Connections

    Rear View Connections The following descriptions are for connections from left to right. SERVICE – This port is for factory service by Sceptre’s technicians only. LINE OUT - This connection port is used for sending out audio signals to other audio devices such as stereo/surround sound receivers and sending out video signals to other video device such as TV monitor or VCR.
  • Page 15 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual The following descriptions are for connections from left to right. COMPOSITE 1 - Connects to devices that use composite video cables such as VCR or camcorder or video game consoles. The S-Video connector is associated with AV1’s video. Please connect the video portion with either the yellow connector or the S-Video connector.

  • Page 16: Sceptre X32 Remote Control

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual SCEPTRE X32 Remote Control POWER – Turns the TV on or off. SOUND – Selects various preset MUTE – Mutes the TV’s audio. sound settings 0~9 – Sets the channels. Dash (-) – Inserts the dash for selecting digital channels directly.

  • Page 17: Installing Batteries To The Remote

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Installing Batteries to the Remote Please insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Afterwards, re-attach the battery cover.

  • Page 18: Which Port Should I Use

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Which Port Should I Use ? Port Quality Cable Used Devices that use & Name Port Picture & this Port Resolution Blu-ray DVD Best Player, HD-DVD HDMI HDMI Player, High 1080i, 720p, (Digital HD Definition Cable or...
  • Page 19 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual What Port Should I Use ? (continued) Port Quality, Cable Devices Type & Name Port Picture Used & that use Resolution this Port Good HDCP VGA STEREO 3.5mm devices, INPUT mini-jack PC, MAC (Audio) Receiver...

  • Page 20: Knowing Your Cables

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Knowing Your Cables Cable Name Cable Picture HDMI Coaxial RF Component S-Video - 20 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 21 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Knowing Your Cables (continued) Cable Name Cable Picture Composite 3.5 mm Mini-jack RCA Audio AC Power Coaxial SPDIF - 21 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 22: Switching Sources For Ports

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Switching Sources for Ports The X32 offers multiple ways of connecting your devices to the TV; the chart below will help you understand which source you switch to for each of the ports. Port Picture...

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Antenna Or Cable To Tv

    Connecting Your Antenna or Cable to TV If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV is turned off. 2. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna or digital cable to the ATSC/NTSC port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 24: If You Have Cable Or Antenna Through Vcr

    2. Make sure there is an antenna or cable connection to the VCR already. 3. Use a Coaxial RF cable and connect from your VCR’s Antenna Out or Output to TV to the ATSC/NTSC port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on X32 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 25: If You Have Cable Or Antenna

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual If You have Cable or Antenna… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV is turned off. 2. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna or cable to the ATSC/NTSC port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Dvd Player To The Tv

    Connecting Your DVD Player to the TV If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 27: If You Want The Better Connection With Component

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Better Connection with Component… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Obtain a Component Cable. Connect the green color connector to both your DVD player and Component 1’s green connector port off the back of...

  • Page 28: If You Want The Good Connection With S-Video

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Obtain an S-Video Cable. Connect the S-Video connector to both your DVD player and Composite 1’s S-Video connector port off the back of...

  • Page 29: If You Want The Fair Connection With Composite

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Obtain a Yellow Video Cable. Connect the Yellow Video connector to both your DVD player and Composite 1’s Yellow Video connector port off...

  • Page 30: Connecting Your Satellite Or Cable Set-Top Box To The Tv

    TV If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your set-top box and the other end to the HDMI port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 31: If You Want The Better Connection With Component

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Better Connection with Component… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. 2. Obtain a Component Cable. Connect the green color connector to both your set-top box and Component 1’s green connector port off the back of...

  • Page 32: If You Want The Good Connection With S-Video

    Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book. If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. 2. Obtain an S-Video Cable. Connect the S-Video connector to both your set-top box and Composite 1’s S-Video connector port off the...

  • Page 33: If You Want The Fair Connection With Composite

    Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book. If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. 2. Obtain a Yellow Video Cable. Connect the Yellow Video connector to both your set-top box and Composite 1’s Yellow Video connector...
  • Page 34 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 4. Connect the red color connector to both your set-top box and Composite 1’s red connector port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV. 5. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box.

  • Page 35: Connecting An External Surround Sound Receiver

    Receiver If You Want the Best Connection with Coaxial SPDIF (digital)… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your receiver is turned off. 2. Obtain a Coaxial SPDIF cable, connect it to your receiver’s coaxial SPDIF digital input and the Coaxial SPDIF connection on the LINE OUT port off the back of the X32 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 36: If You Want The Good Connection With Rca Audio (Analog)

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Good Connection with RCA Audio (analog)… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your receiver is turned off. 2. Obtain a RCA Audio cable, connect it to your receiver’s RCA audio analog input and the RCA Audio connection on the LINE OUT port off the back of the X32 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 37: Connecting A Pc

    1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your PC is turned off. 2. Obtain a 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable, connect to the VGA output of your PC and the other end to the VGA port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 38: Ready To Watch Some Tv

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Ready to Watch Some TV? Starting up the X32 LCD HDTV 1. Make sure your power cable is connected and the standby red light in the front of the TV is lit up. 2. Check all your connection cables off the side or the back of your TV and also your AV devices.
  • Page 39 TUNER MODE function. 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the options AIR or CABLE. 5. If you have an antenna connected to the X32 LCD HDTV, please select ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ AIR as your option by pressing the button.

  • Page 40: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Via Remote Control In order to adjust most of the options inside the OSD (On Screen Display), the picture below shows all the buttons used on the remote control. ▲ – This button changes the channel to a higher number and also functions as up direction in the OSD.

  • Page 41: Via Tv Side Panel Buttons

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Via TV Side Panel Buttons In order to provide more than one type of OSD control buttons, the side panel’s buttons have also been made functional for adjusting the OSD. MENU – This button opens the OSD.

  • Page 42: Osd (On Screen Display) Options

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual OSD (On Screen Display) Options CHANNEL – This main option has functions for the ATSC/NTSC port, such as scanning channels, editing channels, checking signal strength….etc. PICTURE – This main option has functions for changing the picture...

  • Page 43: Channel Main Option

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Channel Main Option This option chooses various antenna and cable functions. Extra functions include signal strength for digital signals and changing input via External Input function. TUNER MODE – This function allows users to choose what connection the TV is accepting.
  • Page 44 The X32 LCD HDTV’s tuner is designed for HDTV therefore • requires a stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot achieve that signal level with your antenna or cable, your X32 LCD HDTV might lose picture or sound. - 44 -...
  • Page 45 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual CHANNEL EDIT – This function allows users to add, delete, or add to favorites, the TV’s scanned in channels. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ►...
  • Page 46 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 5. You will be able to edit the channels by either deleting the channel or adding the channel to the favorites list. a. You can delete the channel by removing the from the ADD column.
  • Page 47 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual SIGNAL STRENGTH – This function allows users to view their digital channel’s signal strength. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
  • Page 48 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual EXTERNAL INPUT – This function allows users to change the current source to another. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.

  • Page 49: Picture Main Option

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Picture Main Option This option allows users to adjust the TV’s picture sharpness, color, tint, and other various functions. PICTURE MODE – This function allows you to select the various picture modes of the TV from custom, standard, mild, to vivid.
  • Page 50 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual BRIGHTNESS – This function adjusts the black level in a picture. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
  • Page 51 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual SATURATION – This function adjusts how strong your picture’s colors are going to be. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ►...
  • Page 52 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual CONTRAST – This function adjusts the white levels in a picture. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
  • Page 53 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual SHARPNESS – This function adjusts how sharp objects in your pictures are. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
  • Page 54 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual TINT – This function adjusts your picture’s overall color with everything looking green on one end and everything looking red on the other. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 55 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual RGB (RED, GREEN, BLUE) – This function adjusts the white color’s overall balance of white colors in a picture. Each color, red, green, and blue will fine tune the overall white color’s balance in small increments..
  • Page 56 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual COLOR TEMP. – This function adjusts the white color’s overall balance of white colors in a picture. The function changes the white color’s overall balance in large increments. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 57 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual DNR (DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION) – This function reduces the amount of pixilation under analog TV channels. This function works for analog TV channels only. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 58 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual BACKLIGHT CONTROL – This function adjusts the LCD lamp’s current. The current affects the brilliance of the picture. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵...
  • Page 59 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Sound Main Option This option allows users to adjust the TV’s sound functions, including sound mode, auto volume level, digital audio out..etc. SOUND MODE – This function allows you to select various sound modes among custom, standard, movies, music, and speech.
  • Page 60 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual TREBLE – This function adjusts the level of high pitch sound in a TV. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ►...
  • Page 61 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual BASS – This function adjusts the level of low pitch sound in a TV. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ►...
  • Page 62 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual BALANCE – This function adjusts the balance of sound from left to right. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
  • Page 63 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual AVL (Auto Volume Level) – This function will enable an automatic balancing of sound when certain channels suddenly become over bearing. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 64 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual AUDIO LANGUAGE – This function is for MTS (multi-channel television sound). It will change the spoken language of a TV program via SAP (secondary audio programming). The TV station will need to support the TV program in different languages in order for this function to work.
  • Page 65 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – This function enables the TV to output sound in 2 digital formats, PCM, and Bit Stream for digital home theater receivers. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼...

  • Page 66: Function Main Option

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Function Main Option This option allows users to turn on TV program filters for children, and also closed captioning support options. To use this option you will need to enter in the password first. The password is “0000”.
  • Page 67 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 1. SET BLOCKING – This subfunction turns blocking from CHANNEL BLOCKING on or off. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ b. Press or ►...
  • Page 68 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 2. CHANNEL BLOCKING – This subfunction blocks channels by selecting them off a channel list. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ b. Press or ►...
  • Page 69 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 3. BLOCK BY RATING – This subfunction blocks channels by reading each channel’s TV program or movie rating. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵...
  • Page 70 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 4. DTV RATING – This subfunction gathers all digital channels’s programming rating. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ b. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 71 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 5. SETUP CODE – This subfunction sets the password. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ b. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 72 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual CAPTION – This function shows closed caption of TV programs. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 73 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual CAPTION OPTION – This function locks or unlocks options you can use to adjust the way your digital caption is displayed. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button.
  • Page 74 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual CC BACKGROUND – This function adjusts digital channel’s closed captioning background. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 75 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual CAPTION TEXT – This function adjusts digital channel’s closed captioning text styles. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 76 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual GUIDE – This function shows you detailed information about your current digital channel’s programming and the entire day’s program list. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button.
  • Page 77 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Setup Main Option This main option has functions that allows users to power the TV on or off at a specific time and date, adjusting PC resolutions for VGA cards, and changing time and date for the TV.
  • Page 78 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual POWER ON TIME – This function automatically turns the TV on to a specific channel at a set specific time and date. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 79 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual POWER OFF TIME – This function automatically turns the TV off at a set specific time and date. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵...
  • Page 80 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual SLEEP – This function makes the TV turn itself off after a set number of minutes. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵...
  • Page 81 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual MENU LANGUAGE – This function changes the entire OSD’s language. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
  • Page 82 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual MENU OPACITY – This function changes the OSD menu’s visual from transparent to solid. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ►...
  • Page 83 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual EMERGENCY ALERT – This function adjusts options regarding your local emergency broadcasting service. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
  • Page 84 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual PC – This function is for people who use the X32 LCD HDTV’s VGA port as a PC monitor only. The function adjusts the position and syncs the signal of the PC. ▼ Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the button ↵...
  • Page 85 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual MENU TIMEOUT – This function adjusts how long the menu will be on the screen when you’re not using it. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button.

  • Page 86: Detailed Explanations

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Detailed Explanations Info Banner Explained The info banner is a banner that shows TV programming info on the top portion of your TV. This function is only available when you use the ATSC/NTSC tuner port.
  • Page 87 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual The info banner’s right side shows you the TV’s display information such as HD (High Definition) or SD (regular TV) mode, stereo sound, closed captioning, and digital surround sound. HD or SD – If highlighted this symbol shows you whether the •...
  • Page 88 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual If highlighted this symbol shows you are using the SAP • (secondary audio programming) function from the TV channel. You can do so via the MTS button on the remote control. Please Note : This function is always active under analog stations whether the station supports this function or not.

  • Page 89: Aspect Ratio Explained

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual TV-MA ALL – This is a type of TV rating. This section tells you • the TV ratings of the program you are watching. Please refer to ratings explained for more information on ratings. This symbol and the indicator bar show you how strong •...
  • Page 90 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 2. 16:9 Normal This mode will squeeze a 16:9 picture into a 4:3 format with black bars on the side. 3. 4:3 Wide Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left and right...

  • Page 91: Closed Captioning (Digital And Analog) Explained

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 4. 4:3 Normal Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. This aspect keeps that aspect ratio and shows you the black bars on the side.

  • Page 92: Rating Explained

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual some VHS home video tapes, at the election of the program provider. Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available on • digital TV programs (also at the election of the service provider). It is a more flexible system than the original Closed Caption system, because it allows a variety of caption sizes and font styles.
  • Page 93 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual USTV Rating TV-Y (USTV) – For All Children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children.

  • Page 94: Glossary

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L). TV program description FV - Fantasy Violence V - Violence S - Sexual Situations L - Adult Language D - Sexually Suggestive Dialog...

  • Page 95: How Do I Clean The Tv

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Aspect Ratio 16:9 – “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio, which is more like a movie screen than a traditional TV. For example your X32 LCD HDTV would be around 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall.

  • Page 96: Trouble Shooting

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual clean water and wipe again. Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. Please Note : Make sure you wring the water out of the cloth before • cleaning the bezel or remote in order to prevent water from penetrating into the electronics.
  • Page 97 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Problems Solutions PICTURE ONLY Make sure the audio cable is connected. NO AUDIO Readjust your volume via the remote control. The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 dB. Turn off the TV, unplug it from the socket. Remove the batteries out of the remote for 30 minutes.
  • Page 98 Your X32 LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely PIXELS THAT high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some ARE ALWAYS pixels of your X32 LCD HDTV may not display. Pixels defects DISPLAYING within industry specifications are inherent to this type of THE SAME product and do not constitute a defective product.
  • Page 99 ON THE type of effect. SCREEN TIPS FOR HIGH The X32 LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High DEFINITION Definition Content. The best image quality can be achieved USERS by HDMI, YPbPr (Component), then VGA. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image distortions can occur.

  • Page 100: Call Us If You Need Help

    For more information on warranty services or repairs after the warranty period, please contact our support department at the number below. For technical help, contact our Sceptre Technical Support Group via email or phone. Please have your Sceptre p/n number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call.

  • Page 101: Specification

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Specification Display panel Illustration Item Active Area / Screen Size Diagonal 31.51 inches Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.5 (H) x RGB x 0.5 (V)mm Max. of Pixels (Resolution) HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution...
  • Page 102 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Gamma Fixed Gamma Lamp adjust Picture mode Custom / Standard / Mild / Vivid / Recall Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Video adjust Saturation / Tint / RGB 3 levels of color temp. for VGA...
  • Page 103 *The product’s specifications may change without notice or obligation. **This manual’s pictures and words are for references only and are subject to change without notice or obligation. Sceptre Inc is not liable for the misuse or misinterpretation of this manual. - 103 -...

  • Page 104: Limited Product Warranty

    Service Labor During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, SCEPTRE will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our Customer Support at (800) 788-2878.
  • Page 105 SCEPTRE retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by...
  • Page 106 Protect your investment beyond the standard warranty and experience piece of mind with SCEPTRE’s Extended Service Warranty. Depending on your model, plans are offered for an additional 2 years. Visit www.SCEPTRE.com or call 1-800-788-2878 to purchase a plan today. - 106 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 107: Fcc Compliance Statement

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received, including interference that my cause undesired operation.

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